MY1609-1

HISTORY

This challenge was sent as a simulated blood culture sample. Laboratories were expected to isolate and identify Candida tropicalis. Within their abilities, laboratories were also expected to perform antimicrobial susceptibility.

MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from MY1609-1

Correct and prompt identification of pathogenic fungi, causing systemic infections and candidemia, plays an important role in the application of suitable therapy.

In many centres C. tropicalis is the second most common Candida species isolated.